King wrote her first #1 hit—"Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?"—at age 17 with Goffin. While the pair wrote dozens of chart hits together, it was King's solo album Tapestry that took her to the pinnacle in 1971.

To date, more than 400 of her songs have been recorded by over 1,000 artists.

Chilina Kennedy

on playing Carole King:

"She performs her music and lives her life with joy and integrity. What I love most is her ability to know when to play and when to hold back and listen so others can shine too."

Broadway: “Mary Magdalene” in Des McAnuff’s Jesus Christ Superstar. 1st National Tour: “Sophie” in Mamma Mia!. Selected Regional: “Pheobe D’Ysquith” in A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder (CT and San Diego Critics’ Circle Nominations), “Evangeline” in Evangeline (original production and album), Ross Petty’s Panto The Little Mermaid (Toronto Theatre Critics’ Award), three seasons at the Stratford Festival including “Maria” in Gary Griffin’s West Side Story, three seasons at the Shaw Festival and The Lord of the Rings (World Premiere Toronto). Chilina is a singer/songwriter with a debut album entitled What You Find In A Bottle. www.chilinakennedy.com

Goffin met King at Queens College and their collaboration began almost immediately. They married and wrote their first hit song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" in 1959.

Together they penned fifty Top 40 hits including "The Locomotion" and "Up On The Roof."

SCOTT J. CAMPBELL

on playing Gerry Goffin:

"A 'man’s man' and a real charmer with such capacity for passion, artistry and conflict within himself. Taking the stage as Gerry each night is both an honor and a privilege."

Broadway: Jersey Boys (Swing & U/S Bob Gaudio). National Tour: American Idiot (Tunny). Selected Regional: Titanic (Barrett); Les Miserables (Marius); West Side Story (Tony). Scott is Canadian and a performance art graduate of Sheridan College, in Oakville, Ontario. You can find him on Twitter (@ScottJCampbell7). Heartfelt gratitude and thanks to his whole family, his team and CP.

"She's a magnetic force, with strength and tenderness in her words and persona. Her story is one of persistence, power, and passion, each of which ignites my excitement in portraying Cynthia onstage and empowering Jessica offstage."

Weil penned the words to standards like "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," "Here You Come Again" and "He's So Shy."

Together, over the course of their careers, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil wrote the melodies and lyrics to some of the most influential pop songs in musical history.

JESSICA KEENAN WYNN

on playing Cynthia Weil:

"She's a magnetic force, with strength and tenderness in her words and persona. Her story is one of persistence, power, and passion, each of which ignites my excitement in portraying Cynthia onstage and empowering Jessica offstage."

Jessica made her NY debut this past year in the musical adaptation of the cult-classic film, Heathers, starring as Heather Chandler at New World Stages. Previously, she toured the US and Canada in the 25th Anniversary Production of Les Misérables. She was featured in Hairspray at the Hollywood Bowl, directed by Broadway veteran Jerry Mitchell, and in Life Could Be A Dream, directed by Marvelous Wonderettes creator Roger Bean. Jessica recently portrayed sex therapist Dr. Leslie Rosen in the NY workshop of Broadway-bound First Wives Club. Her TV appearances include “The Knick,” “Forever,” and her unforgettable performance at age 6 months on the classic comedy “The Golden Girls.” Big thanks to KMR, Ted & Rachel, and my amazing friends and family. For Mom and Grandpa.

E. CLAYTON CORNELIUS

Ensemble

Broadway: the Caterpillar in Wonderland, The Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus Line, The Music Man, Kat and the Kings and The Lion King. National tours: Jersey Boys, Sister Act, Dirty Dancing, Hairspray, The Goodbye Girl and The Wiz. Thanks to RVC. Twitter: @Eclaycorn

YASMEEN SULIEMAN

Ensemble

National Tour: Little Shop of Horrors. Off-Broadway: Junie B. Jones. TV: “Hi-5” (TLC). Yasmeen has recently been writing and performing overseas, with releases on MCA, Defected, Nervous Records, and Strictly Rhythm, among a few others. So excited to be making my Broadway debut. Thanks to Mom, Dad, and B. Love you!

Aisha Jackson

Swing

Aisha is overjoyed to make her Broadway debut! Regional: Memphis, Once on this Island, Witness Uganda. Graduate of University of Northern Colorado. Thank you God, family, friends, and BBR for the endless support! For Vaughn and Amy! Luke 1:37

MELVIN TUNSTALL

Melvin is making his Broadway debut (thanks creative staff!). Tonight is dedicated to Melvin and Linda Tunstall, Bonita and Malcolm Peguise, Marshall Qualls, Janet and Dennis Andrews, the Wrights and Markowskis, the Krasny Office and my besties Andre McRae and Stephanie!

Douglas McGrath

Book

Douglas McGrath is a filmmaker and playwright. His play Checkers opened the 30th anniversary season at New York’s Vineyard Theatre. He collaborated with Woody Allen on the screenplay for Bullets Over Broadway, for which they were nominated for an Academy Award. His first film as writer/director was his adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma. He has also written and directed NicholasNickleby, which won the Best Ensemble Cast from the National Board of Review; Company Man; Infamous; and His Way. His essays have appeared in the New Yorker,The New Republic, Vanity Fair and The NewYork Times.

Gerry Goffin

Words & Music

Born in Brooklyn in 1939, Gerry Goffin met Carole King at Queens College, and their musical collaboration began almost immediately. They married in 1959, and that same year wrote their first hit song “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” (The Shirelles). The duo penned over fifty Top 40 hits including “The Locomotion,” “Natural Woman,” and “Up On The Roof.” In 1987, Goffin and King were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Goffin has left an indelible mark on American music.

Carole King

Words & Music

Pop music would be very different without the contributions of Carole King, who wrote her first #1 hit at age 17 with Gerry Goffin, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” for the Shirelles. The dozens of chart hits Goffin and King wrote during this period became legendary, but it was 1971’s Tapestry that took King to the pinnacle, speaking personally to her contemporaries and providing a spiritual musical backdrop to the decade. More than 400 of her compositions have been recorded by over 1,000 artists, resulting in 100 hit singles and 6 Grammys.

BARRY MANN

Words & Music

Barry Mann has written the melodies of some of the most influential pop songs in musical history. In addition to “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” most played song of the last century, and the songs heard in Beautiful, he has composed later standards like “Somewhere Out There” (winner of 2 Grammys), “Here You Come Again,” “Sometimes When We Touch,” “Just Once” and “Don’t Know Much.” Together, he and Cynthia Weil have amassed an incredible 112 pop, country and R&B awards from Broadcast Music Inc. for significant radio air play. He has been inducted into both the Songwriters Hall Of Fame and The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame.

CYNTHIA WEIL

Words & Music

Cynthia Weil is known as the lyricist of classic songs such as “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling”, most played song of the 20th century. In addition to the songs heard in BEAUTIFUL, she has set the words to later standards like “Somewhere Out There,” “Here You Come Again,” “He’s So Shy,” “Just Once,” and “Don’t Know Much” to name just a few. Weil has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, honored with multiple Grammy nominations and two Grammy awards for “Somewhere Out There” as Motion Picture Song of the Year and Song of the Year.

MARC BRUNI

Director

The Explorers Club (MTC), Old Jews Telling Jokes (Westside), Pipe Dream (Encores!), Fanny (Encores!), Ordinary Days (Roundabout), Nerds (NC Theatre), Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Paper Mill), 25th Annual…Spelling Bee (PTC/Paper Mill), In the Mood (Berkshire Theatre Festival), Such Good Friends (NYMF Directing Award), High Spirits (York), Glimpses of the Moon (Oak Room) and 6 shows for the St. Louis MUNY including The Music Man, Sound of Music (Kevin Kline nominations), Thoroughly Modern Millie, Legally Blonde, My One and Only,Seven Brides. Associate on numerous Broadway shows and tours including Book of Mormon and Anything Goes.

SHERRY KONDOR

Executive Producer

Her early career included background and studio singing. She found her way into music management in 2003, launching the career of singer Jesse McCartney. In 2011, she took on management of Carole’s career. She is proud to help bring her parents’, Gerry Goffin and Carole King, story to the stage.

CHRISTINE RUSSELL

Executive Producer

Christine Russell is a partner at the leading talent agency for composers, Evolution Music Partners and Co-Founder/COO of Score Revolution, an online licensing platform for film music. She began as a recording artist at Rondor Music and transitioned from artist to agent when she began managing lyricist Gerry Goffin, whom she has represented for nineteen years.

PAUL BLAKE

Producer

Mr. Blakeis currently enjoying his Emeritus status after 22 seasons as the Executive Producer of the legendary St. Louis MUNY where he produced and/or directed more than 150 shows. In San Francisco, Mr. Blake produced and directed Sammy Cahn in Words and Music and directed and wrote ACT’s memorable Diamond‘Lil. At the Guthrie Theatre, his Roman Holiday (Book-Writer) played to capacity last summer. Mr. Blake’s Tony-nominated Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (Co-Writer & Co-Producer) had two highly successful seasons on Broadway and has become the most highly requested holiday musical in theaters across the country.

SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING

Producer/Music Publisher

Established in 1995 as a joint venture between Sony and Michael Jackson, Sony/ATV is the world’s leading music publisher and owns or administers more than 2 million copyrights including those from such iconic music catalogs as EMI Music Publishing, Leiber & Stoller, Mijac Music, Motown and Famous Music. Sony/ATV controls many of the best-known songs ever written, like “New York, New York,” “All You Need Is Love,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Over the Rainbow” and “Stand By Me.” In addition, Sony/ATV represents the copyrights of such legendary artists as The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Sting, The Supremes, Hank Williams and Stevie Wonder, among others. Its ever-growing list of chart-topping artists and songwriters includes Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, P!nk, Shakira, Taylor Swift and Kanye West.

JEFFREY A. SINE

Producer

Jeffrey A. Sine is proud to be a part of a remarkable company that is bringing Carole King’s music and story to the stage. Mr. Sine lives in New York City and has produced over twenty-five Broadway ­­and West End Productions over the past two decades. He has received six Tony nominations and three Tony awards. Love to Samira, Maya, Shailen, Roan & Jon.

RICHARD A. SMITH

Producer

With Paul Blake, Mr. Smith has co-produced Irving Berlin’s WhiteChristmas, The Guthrie production of Roman Holiday, Come Fly With Me, songs by the legendary Sammy Cahn, and a national tour of 42nd Street. Prior to working with Mr. Blake, Mr. Smith spent 25 years on Wall Street with Salomon Brothers and Morgan Stanley. Mr. Smith left Morgan Stanley in 1992 as a partner and member of the Management Committee after having built the International Equity Department into a worldwide organization.

MIKE BOSNER

Producer

Mr. Bosner is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut with Beautiful. Previously, he served as Associate Producer of The St. Louis MUNY for five seasons. At the MUNY, Mr. Bosner oversaw more than 135 productions alongside Executive Producer Paul Blake. He is truly honored to be working with this legendary material, inspiring group of collaborators, and his mentor and friend, Mr. Blake. Love to Mom, Dad, and David.

ORIN WOLF

Producer

Broadway credits include Orphans (Tony nominated), Hands on a Hardbody, Once (Tony Award), That Championship Season and A View from the Bridge (Tony nominated). Orin is the first recipient and the director of the TFellowship for Creative Producing, which was founded by Hal Prince in conjunction with Columbia University. He is the president of NETworks Theatrical Productions.

PATTY BAKER/GOOD PRODUCTIONS

Producer

Broadway: All My Sons, BlitheSpirit, The Best Man, The Miracle Worker, Bonnie & Clyde, Memphis (Tony), Virginia Woolf (Tony), Glengarry Glen Ross, Matilda. She’d like to thank Carole King for touching all of our lives, Jeffrey Richards for his unflagging optimism, and Jay for his unflagging love. Hunter College Graduate.

ROGER FAXON

Producer

Roger, who currently leads A&R Investments, previously was CEO of the EMI Group where he rejuvenated the business culminating in its successful sale in 2012. He is proud to have been instrumental in bringing Carol and Gerry, Cynthia and Barry together with Paul and Doug to create this great show.

LARRY MAGID

Producer

Two Tony Awards, Four Nominations. Outer Critics Circle Award (Off Broadway). Heppelman Award (Australian Tony). Billy Crystal 700 Sundays, Clams on the Half Shell with Bette Midler, among many others. Latest shows include The Rascals: Once Upon A Dream, I’ll Eat You Last with Ms. Midler. International Concert and Tour Producer.

KIT SEIDEL

Producer

Broadway: November, Speed the Plow, Blithe Spirit, reasons to be pretty, Race, Enron, Hair (Tony winner), Priscilla Queen of the Desert, A Life In The Theater, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (Tony winner), Glengarry Glen Ross, and The Anarchist. Kit is a member of the Art Student League of NYC.

LAWRENCE S. TOPPALL

Producer

Lawrence S. Toppall is the owner of Mazel Musicals, Inc., the company that has presented and produced more than 100 productions for the audiences of south Florida. Broadway credits include The Gathering, the Tony-nominated SayGoodnight Gracie starring Frank Gorshin, Burn the Floor and Looped.

FAKSTON PRODUCTIONS/MARY SOLOMON

Producer

Ken Fakler, Dan Stone and Mary Solomon are thrilled to be on the producing team of Beautiful. Ken and Dan’s recent Broadway productions include the Tony-nominated shows How toSucceed… and Catch Me…. Mary is a partner in Star Thrower Entertainment.

WILLIAM COURT COHEN

Producer

As chairman of the theatrical general management/consulting firm, Theatre Now, I was privileged to be associated with over 125 Broadway and touring productions, theaters, dance companies and concert and cultural attractions.

JOHN GORE

Producer

John has won 7 Tonys, owns Broadway.com and Broadway Across America presenting shows in 40 cities across America, and producing over 50 shows on Broadway.

BARLOR PRODUCER

Producer

Barbara Freitag and Loraine Alterman Boyle both produced the 2010 Tony Award Best Musical Memphis, and Tony nominee Catch Me If You Can.

MATTHEW BLANK

Producer

Matthew Blank is the long time CEO of Showtime Networks Inc. A native New Yorker, he has been involved with several on and Off-Broadway productions in the past.

TIM HOGUE

Producer

Founder and president of a private financial consulting firm. I grew up on Carole King’s music and am happy to be a part of Beautiful.

JOEL HYATT

Producer

Co-founder and CEO of Current TV. Previously, Hyatt was founder and CEO of Hyatt Legal Plans, and on the faculty of Stanford Business School.

COREY BRUNISH/BRISA TRINCHERO

Producer

Tony Winners: Pippin, Porgy & Bess. Peter & the Starcatcher (Tony Nomination), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Grammy Nomination).

JEREMIAH J. HARRIS

Producer

Jeremiah J. Harris is the founder and Chairman/CEO of Production Resource Group, the world’s leading supplier of entertainment technology. Jere has been active in the theater industry since 1970, and has provided production management services for over 500 productions, including Beautyand the Beast, Starlight Express,andDancing at Lughnasa. As the founder of Scenic Technologies, Jere revolutionized scenic automation with its patented Stage Command® motion control system, used on hundreds of shows, including The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked. Most recently, Jere co-produced with Michael Cohlthe successful turnaround of the record breaking production of Broadway’s Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark, regarded as the most technically complex production ever mounted on a Broadway stage.